foundling Meaning & Definition
/ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/
What Does Foundling Mean?
Foundling is a noun that means An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.
Word Facts for Foundling
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfaʊndlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | abandoned infant |
| Plural | foundlings |
Foundling Definition (Noun)
- An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.
foundling hospital
Synonyms of Foundling
Foundling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Foundling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Foundling in a Sentence
foundling hospital
Word Forms & Grammar
foundling (plural foundlings)
Words That Rhyme With Foundling
Origin of Foundling
From Middle English foundelyng. By surface analysis, found + -ling.
Foundling Pronunciation
You say foundling as //ˈfaʊndlɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Foundling: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is foundling?
Foundling is a noun.
What is another word for foundling?
Words with a similar meaning to foundling include abandoned infant. See the full list of foundling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of foundling?
The plural of foundling is foundlings.